Canon Powershot A720 IS Test (Digital Camera)


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Canon Powershot A720 IS
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 6 different tests on the Canon Powershot A720 IS (s).
Average score of all digital cameras: B.
Product specs: Camera Type: Compact Camera; Optical Zoom: 6x; Memory Card Type: MultiMedia Card (MMC), Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro), SD Card; LCD Screen Size: 2.50"; Features: In - camera Image Editing, ... more info
 
What Digital Camera
Issue 3/2008
Single test
90% Value for money: 18 out of 20 points "Gold Award"
"A testament to Canon's expertise and know-how, the A720 IS ticks many boxes."
 
Digital Photography Review
Publication date 1/2008
Single test
"Highly Recommended" Value for money: 9 out of 10 points
"... As long as their expectations are not utterly unreasonable, it's hard to imagine anyone being disappointed with the A720IS; an unpretentious little thing."
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PC Advisor
Publication date 1/2008
Single test
3,5 out of 5 stars Value for money: 3 and a half stars out of 5
"Except for high noise levels (which can be reduced by sticking to lower ISOs), the image quality is impressive. The features list is long and includes usable functions, so it may appear thatCanon has a winner on its hands. ..."
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 11/2007
Single test
8 out of 10 points Value for money: 7 out of 10 points
"... an ideal camera for anyone who wants a bit more creative control than most pocket compacts can provide, and would be an excellent choice for anyone who wants to learn more about photography. ..."
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CNET.co.uk
Publication date 11/2007
Single test
"Very Good" (7,8 out of 10 points)
"Unless you plan to shoot primarily in low light, the Canon PowerShot A720 IS makes a solid, affordable camera that produces great-looking pictures."
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Cameras.co.uk
Publication date 10/2007
Single test
85 out of 100 points Value for money: 9 out of 10 points
"The Canon Powershot A720 IS offers excellent value for money. It is hard to match the picture quality cameras in this series are capable of producing. You also have a good selection of controls and settings. ..."
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Summary of Canon Powershot A720 IS



The digital camera was reviewed by 6 magazines with special attention paid to performance, and received mostly positive reviews.
The Canon Powershot A720 IS scored highest in What Digital Camera magazine (3/2008) with an overall rating of 90%. PC Advisor online magazine (1/2008), gave the product its lowest score; a rating of 3,5 out of 5 stars, which says a lot about its quality.
The "Gold Award" (What Digital Camera 3/2008) award act as further honours for the Canon Powershot A720 IS.